Janetta Jon Wrikeman, age 52, formerly of Jewett, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday April 21, 2018, after a long battle from breast cancer. Janetta received her Nursing Degree from Canton City Schools in 1992 and worked until the time her battle prevented her from continuing. She loved being a nurse and used humor and kindness for healing.  Janetta was the youngest beloved daughter of Janet I. Wrikeman “formerly Liggett...

Tweedy, Charles M. died peacefully on April 17, 2018 at the age of 67.  He is survived by his children Kristy and Michael, mother Mildred, brothers Walter and John (Sue).  Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces.  Charles was proceeded in death by his father Herman.  A memorial gathering will take place at Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio  43907,  on Saturday May 5, 2018 from 1pm-4pm.  In lieu of flowers,...

Mary Virginia Stemkowski, 92, of Harrisville, OH, passed Sunday April 15, 2018 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.   She was born in West Bellaire, OH, on May 9, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Miner Hochevar.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Stemkowski and a brother Joe Hochevar.   Mary is a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church and the Rosary Society.  Her life revolved around her...

Kathryn Elvira Kidd, 68, of Adena, OH passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. She was born June 10, 1949, daughter of the late Grace Virginia (Huffman) and James Cullen. Kathryn was employed as a STNA at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she enjoyed taking care of the residents of the facility. During her off time, she enjoyed reading, visiting with friends and family, scrapbooking, and spending time with her dog, Gracie. She...

Clarissa “Sue” L. “Sis” Rutter, 86, of New Athens, Ohio, passed Wednesday February 21, 2018 at Harrison Community Hospital.   She was born in Carlisle, PA on November 16, 1931, a daughter of the late Samuel and Rhoda Greegor Witmer.   She was a member of the New Athens Methodist Church.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband William Rutter, a great-grandson Andrew Pacpaco, a sister Nancy Eby, and...

Richard Dewey Bethel Sr, 82, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed Sunday January 21, 2018 at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.   He was born in Flushing, Ohio on January 31, 1935, a son of the late George Dewey Bethel and Sarah Addie West Bethel.   Richard is a current member of the Equitable Savings and Loan Board of Directors, a member of Cadiz F.O.E., past member of the Cadiz Rotary Club, past member of the Cadiz Booster Club, past member of the Harrison Community Hospital Board of...

Jerry Edward Hopkins, 66, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed unexpectedly at his home on December 31, 2017. He was born in Wheeling WV, on April 12, 1951, a son of the late Harry “Hagen” Hopkins and Margaret (Carter) Hopkins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Don and George Hopkins. Following graduation in 1970 from Adena High School, he went to work in the coal fields. He had over 40 years invested in the coal fields when he retired in 2013. His job...

Dolores Jean Potkoski, 83, of Adena, Ohio, passed Thursday December 21, 2017 at Adena Health and Rehabilitation Center.   She was born in Adena on September 24, 1934, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Major Buchanan.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a great grandson Matthew and her husband Raymond Potkoski on November 29, 2013.   Dolores was a member of the Adena United Methodist Church, Adena Ladies Fire Auxiliary and the...

Michael Anthony Kniha, 70, of Georgetown, Ohio, passed Tuesday November 28, 2017 at home.  He was born in Mather, PA on December 8, 1946, a son of the late John Kniha Jr. and Helen Evenesky Kniha.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Tim Kniha.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.   Michael is survived by his children: Brandon Kniha and Bethany Coyne; brothers: John (Randy) Kniha, Ronald Kniha, and a sister Marlene (Denny)...

Burl Wayne Matthews, 76, of Adena, OH, passed Sunday November 26, 2017 at East Ohio Regional Hospital.   He was born in Glen Dale, WV on June 26, 1941 a son of the late Lloyd and Sarah Mobley Matthews.  He was a self employed auto body technician.   In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Lloyd Matthews.   Burl is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Linda Burkey Matthews, a daughter Teresa (Sam) Zitterich of...